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Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 492

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 MARCH 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

492. Mr I M Ollis (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he met with the internal audit committee in the (a) 2010-11 and (b) 2011-12 financial years; if not, why not; if so, (i) on which dates did they meet and (ii) what are the further relevant details?

NW641E

REPLY:

The Internal Audit is currently meeting with the Civilian Secretariat for Police, who has oversight functions and reports to my office directly.

Agree with reply to question 492

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 465

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 MARCH 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

465. Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he has been informed that the Edenvale Police Station is experiencing problems with their telephone lines, thus preventing the general public from reporting emergencies; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) when did the problem start, (b) what alternative arrangements have been made so that the residents of Edenvale can contact the police station and (c) what action, has been taken to rectify the landline fault?

NW613E

REPLY:

It is not practice to inform the Minister when telephones of a Police Station are temporary out of order.

Whenever such an incident occurs, the problem is escalated to the Provincial Management (The Provincial Commissioner's Office) who will then inform all internal email users in Gauteng.

The last such circular from SAPS Edenvale was circulated on 2 February 2012.

(a) This problem is an ongoing occurance and a permanent solution must be sought from the service provider.

When telephone cables for the suburbs surrounding the Police were laid by TELKOM, it was done on the same level as the water table level of that area. This results in telephone lines of the entire area, and not just the police station, to become non-functional.

The problem is experienced mostly during rainy seasons.

(b) Most residents in Edenvale are aware of this problem as it was previously communicated in the local media.

However, the following arangements are in place to address the situation:

- The telephone numbers of all sector vehicles are visible on the vehicles,

- The telephone numbers of sector vehicles are published in the local media,

- The telephone numbers of all members of station management are available in the Client Service Centre and

- Members of the public are encouraged to phone 10111 if the station telephone lines are out of order.

(c) Whenever the telephone lines are faulty, it is immediately reported by the station to TELKOM who sends out a technicion to attend to the problem.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 416

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 MARCH 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

416. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) How many (a) black, (b) white, (c) brown and (d) Indian members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) were promoted in each province in each individual rank (i) in the 2010-11 financial year and (ii) during the period 1 April 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;

(2) whether the transformation figures for each province have been attained; if not, what are the current transformation figures for each province;

(3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

NW556E

REPLY:

(1) (1) See attached

(2) The Transformation figures for various provinces were not attained. The ideal picture should be 79.35% Africans, 2.46% Indians, 9.34% Whites and 8.85% Coloureds of which 50/50% gender representivity for salary levels 13-16, 50/50% for salary levels 8-12 and 60/40% for salary levels 1-7 Males/ Females . The current transformation figures are as follows;

Eastern Cape Province

Race Representivity: Whites are 13.11%, Indians 0.51%, Coloureds 12.15% and Africans 74.23%. Gender Representivity for salary levels 13-16 is 77% Males and 23% Females, for salary levels 8-12 is 70% Males and 30% Females and for salary levels 1-7 is 64% Males and 36% Females. The overall Gender representivity is 65% Males and 35% Females.

Free State Province

Race Representivity: Whites are 15.52%, Indians 0.22%, Coloureds 3.34% and Africans 80.92%. Gender Representivity for salary levels 13-16 is 67% Males and 33% Females, for salary levels 8-12 is 68% Males and 32% Females and for salary levels 1-7 is 69% Males and 31% Females. The overall Gender Representivity is 69% Males and 31% Females.

Gauteng Province

Race Representivity: Whites are 11.00%, Indians 1.28%, Coloureds 2.48% and Africans 85.24%. Gender Representivity for salary levels 13-16 is 73% Males and 27% Females, for salary levels 8-12 is 71% Males and 29% Females and for salary levels 1-7 is 69% Males and 31% Females. The overall Gender Representivity is 69% Males and 31% Females.

KwaZulu-Natal Province

Race Representivity: Whites are 7.66%, Indians 12.60%, Coloureds 2.96% and Africans 76.78%. Gender Representivity for salary levels 13-16 is 72% Males and 28% Females, for salary levels 8-12 is 74% Males and 26% Females and for salary levels 1-7 is 67% Males and 33% Females. The overall Gender Representivity is 68% Males and 32% Females.

Limpopo Province

Race Representivity: Whites are 5.48%, Indians 0.13%, Coloureds 0.32% and Africans 94.07%. Gender Representivity for salary levels 13-16 is 66% Males and 34% Females, for salary levels 8-12 is 78% Males and 22% Females and for salary levels 1-7 is 68% Males and 32% Females. The overall Gender Representivity is 69% Males and 31% Females.

Mpumalanga Province

Race Representivity: Whites are 9.82%, Indians 0.40%, Coloureds 0.22% and Africans 89.56%. Gender Representivity for salary levels 13-16 is 61% Males and 39% Females, for salary levels 8-12 is 66% Males and 34% Females and for salary levels 1-7 is 65% Males and 35% Females. The overall Gender Representivity is 65% Males and 35% Females.

North West Province

Race Representivity: Whites are 10.46%, Indians 0.24%, Coloureds 2.54% and Africans 86.76%. Gender Representivity for salary levels 13-16 is 67% Males and 33% Females, for salary levels 8-12 is 60% Males and 40% Females and for salary levels 1-7 is 66% Males and 34% Females. The overall Gender Representivity is 65% Males and 35% Females.

Northern Cape Province

Race Representivity: Whites are 13.29%, Indians 0.36%, Coloureds 34.90% and Africans 51.45%. Gender Representivity for salary levels 13-16 is 64% Males and 36% Females, for salary levels 8-12 is 65% Males and 35% Females and for salary levels 1-7 is 64% Males and 36% Females. The overall Gender Representivity is 64% Males and 36% Females.

Western Cape Province

Race Representivity: Whites are 18.56%, Indians 0.72%, Coloureds 45.90% and Africans 34.82%. Gender Representivity for salary levels 13-16 is 74% Males and 26% Females, for salary levels 8-12 is 67% Males and 33% Females and for salary levels 1-7 is 67% Males and 33% Females. The overall Gender Representivity is 67% Males and 33% Females.

(3) No.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 414

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 MARCH 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

414. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) What progress has been made with the complaint against a certain company (name and details furnished) that was submitted to the commercial crimes unit at Klerksdorp;

(2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

NW554E

REPLY:

(1) Certain role players have been approached to supply supporting reports for purposes of the investigation. There has been a delay in the submission of these reports and as a result, progress has been delayed. Measures have been put in place to expedite progress in the investigation.

(2) No.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 397

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 MARCH 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 6- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

397. Mr M H Hoosen (ID) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) How many gatherings did the SA Police Service monitor (i) in the (aa) 2009-10 and (bb) 2010-11 financial years and (ii) during the period 1 April 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) how many of these gatherings were regarded as crowd management of (i) peaceful protestors and (ii) violent protestors, (c) how many of these gatherings occurred in each province, (d) what was found to be the most common reason for public gatherings in each specified category, (e) how many persons on average participated in each gathering in each specified category and (f) what was the total number of arrests in each specified category?

NW476E

REPLY:

(1) Yes.

(2) Yes, the NATJOINTS is duplicated at provincial level, where a PROVJOINTS has been established in each Province

(3) (a)(b)Rhino poaching, as with any particular category of crime, has several challenges, including the identification of syndicates, proper investigation, involvement of experts in both investigation and prosecution of suspects, the level of involvement of all JOINTS role players regarding the combating of poaching activities against Rhino and other animal populations within the country, trafficking routes and methodologies routes utilized by offenders, and the wide dispersal of Rhino across the country, both within SANPARKS and on private game farms.

The NATJOINTS has established Priority Committees at National and Provincial levels to address Rhino poaching in a holistic manner.

The inter-departmental approach in terms of Operation Rhino is successfully addressing this particular crime scourge, with several arrests and confiscations of weapons been made throughout the country, including 16 arrests and 10 firearms recovered during recent operations in the KNP. There were also several successful prosecutions of suspects in various provinces in terms of cases reported, with valuable assistance being rendered by the National Prosecuting Authority.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 325

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

325. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) How many reservists are serving within the SA Police Service (SAPS) in each province;

(2) whether the SAPS has opened registration for reservists; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether reservists will be required to wear different uniforms to that of the SAPS members; if not, why not; if so, why?

NW405E

REPLY:

(1) The following number of reservists is currently on the strength of the South African Police Service, and of these reservists a total of 26 259 is considered as active reservists who are currently performing duties in the provinces as indicated. Active refers to reservists that perform at least sixteen (16) hours voluntary duty per month.

(2) No, the Ministry of Police has developed a new national policy on the future utilisation of reservists in the South African Police Service that is aligned with the processes refered in question 324. The operational instruction (revised National Instruction 1/2011 for the South African Reserve Police Service) will only be implemented once this policy is signed off in order to ensure that the operational instructions are in line with this policy.

(3) No, reservists will not be required to wear different uniforms due to the fact that reservists are appointed in terms of Section 48 of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995). However, the National Commissioner can from time to time determine the type of uniform/ attire to be worn by reservists.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 324

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

324. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether, with reference to his reply to question 3200 on 8 November 2011, a panel were constituted to review the reservist system within the SA Police Service (SAPS); if not, how was this review process being conducted; if so, (a) who served on the panel and (b) what are their (i) names and (ii) ranks;

(2) whether any (a) reservist officers and (b) independent consultants were serving on this panel; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details, in each case;

(3) whether this panel has concluded its review process and presented its findings; if not, when is the review process expected to be finalised; if so, what were the relevant (a) findings and (b) recommendations;

(4) whether any of these (a) findings and (b) recommendations have been discussed with top ranking reservist officers; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;

(5) whether any of these recommendations have been implemented; if not, why not; if so, when will it be implemented?

NW404E

REPLY:

(1) No, a formal panel was not constituted to review the reservist system, but a core working group, consisting of line functionaries from the respective Divisions concerned in the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Civilian Secretariat was established, to facilitate and coordinate the review of the South African Reserve Police Service.

A consultative approach was adopted and methods, such as, discussions and interviews with identified role players including permanent police members, Community Police Forum (CPF) structures, reservists and selected external role players that have a direct interest, eg organized agriculture, as well as work sessions to interact and obtain inputs and email communication, were used.

In addition to the above, a gap analysis and literature review on international practices were conducted. The South African Police Service participated in an international reservist conference that was attended by permanent members from the South African Police Service and the Provincial Head Reservist from KwaZulu-Natal, to identify and share good practices to inform the review of the reservist system and to establish platforms for information sharing.

(a) The review process was dealt with by the Division: Visible Policing as the responsible line function in the South African Police Service together with the Civilian Secretariat for Police.

(b) Participation in consultation processes was provided by all Provincial Commissioners and Divisions concerned in the South African Police Service.

(2)(a) Yes, serving reservists were included in discussions and work sessions and were also part of a delegation that attended an international conference on the topic. Correspondence was also disseminated via reservist channels for structured input into the process.

(b) No, a need to make use of independent consultants was not identified due to the fact that adequate expertise in this area was available in the Department.

(3) The policy recommendations are being finalized and then the finding are to be presented to myself for sign off before being made public.

(4) Yes, a work session was facilitated by the South African Police Service, Division: Visible Policing from 3-5 August 2009 in Pretoria, to discuss the utilization of volunteers in the South African Police Service and proposals on the review of the reservist system, as well as to obtain input in respect of the first draft proposal document that was finalized. This session was attended by the following high ranking reservists:

· Provincial Head Reservist: KwaZulu-Natal, R/Brigadier E Kennedy

· Provincial Head Reservist: Gauteng, R/Brigadier C Kursman (deceased)

· Provincial Head Reservist: Mpumalanga, R/Colonel Kleynhans

· Provincial Head Reservist: Eastern Cape, R/Colonel Delport

(5) Standing orders have been developed but will only be implemented once the national policy on the future utilisation of reservists in the South African Police Service is signed off.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 288

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

288. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) (a) How many (i) airplanes and (ii) helicopters of the SA Police Service (SAPS) are currently not airworthy because they first have to be serviced and (b) when will these services be completed;

(2) (a) on what date were tenders for the servicing contracts for the said (i) airplanes and (ii) helicopters invited, (b) what establishments submitted a tender, (c) what was the value of each tender and (d) to whom were the contracts allocated;

(3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

NW366E

REPLY:

(1) (a)(i) 5(five) Airplanes and (ii) 17(seventeen) helicopters are in for a service. The whole fleet is airworthy.

(b) The maintenance and services will all be completed by the end of March 2012 with the exception of Pilatus which will be completed by May 2012

((1) All police officials are trained on statement taking, collection of evidence and the presentation of evidence in court. Members of the Detective Service also receive practical training by means of role-plays on presenting evidence in court during training on the Resolving of Crime (ROC) course and the Detective Commanders Learning Programme (DCLP). Monitoring and Evaluation Statement Taking Intervention is in place to ensure that statements in dockets are of a high standard.

(2) Yes.

(2)(a) Disciplinary misconduct investigations will be instituted in terms of the SAPS Disciplinary Regulations. During Monitoring and Evaluation, members who are not performing well, will be identified and group leaders will ensure that all the gaps which were identified will be closed.

(2)(b) SAPS Disciplinary Regulations makes provision for disciplinary steps that may be taken against police personnel. These Regulations will be invoked against any police official whose evidence was rejected in court due to negligence. Identified members will be placed under the supervision of a mentor who will ensure that they are acquainted with all elements of crime, full description of witnesses, suspects, crime scene, exhibits as well as full particulars of a complainant and the commissioner of oath.

(3)(a) There is a Workplace Learning Intervention in existence. The Skills Development Facilitator of each station and unit has the responsibility to coordinate the identification of skills gaps of members and also facilitates the development and training of members with regard to their skills gap. This training and development is linked to the individual's development plan.

(3)(b)&(c) Members attend formal courses after their skills gaps have been identified. At the workplace there are commanders, group leaders and supervisors who act as mentors to these members to ensure that the theory learned is operationalised and that there is sustainability and continued learning.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 279

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

279. Mrs L S Chikunga (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

How (a) are the 900 victim support centres currently resourced in terms of human resources and (b) will these centres be resourced in this regard in the future?

NW348E

REPLY:

(a) The 900 Victim Friendly Rooms (VFR's) situated at police stations and other police contact points were established to create a private and friendly environment for victims of crime. These rooms are used to interview victims of crime, to provide them with information and to obtain the necessary statements.

The VFR's in the South African Police Service are utilized by operational members who are on duty when a victim needs a victim friendly service and no additional human resources are deployed. Operational members that may make use of a VFR to assist a victim could be one of the members deployed in the Community Service Centre or a detective assigned to the case and taking a statement. VFR's are mostly used for cases that require privacy and sensitive handling like domestic violence, and sexual offences, and detectives assigned by the FCS unit may therefore make use of these spaces. Some FCS offices also have their own VFR. VFR's may be utilized in any instance where victims are traumatized and require a private space to be assisted or to wait for assistance.

In most VFR's there are trained volunteers available to assist members of the SAPS with the provision of a victim friendly service to victims during the interview and taking of the statement.

Some of the VFR's in the SAPS are being utilized by representatives of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO's) for the provision of certain victim friendly support as in agreement with the management of the police station.

(b) Resource allocation and provision is a continuous process and in future these centres will be resourced with the necessary and skilled personnel.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 275 [ê46] [Question submitted for oral reply now placed for written reply because in excess of quota [Rule 108(8)]]

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 FEBRUARY 2012 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 3-2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

275. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

What is the status of staff in the senior management of the Criminal Intelligence Division following the restructuring by the Acting National Police Commissioner?

NW341E

REPLY:

There are senior managers appointed in acting capacity.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 274

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

274. Mr L Ramatlakane (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether his department keeps a record of violence allegedly perpetrated by uniformed police personnel on innocent victims; if not, why not; if so,

(2) whether these records reflect an increase in these forms of violence; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what steps does he intend taking to stop this kind of brutality?

NW323E

REPLY:

(1) Yes. The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) keeps record of all incidents of violence allegedly perpetrated by SAPS officials. SAPS registers a criminal case on the Crime Administration System (CAS) when this type of violence is reported by a victim.

(2) This would be impossible to answer accurately because as we start to improve system in the ICD we expect to see better performance (part of which will entail better reporting and handling of such cases).

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 273 [ê23] [Question submitted for oral reply now placed for written reply because in excess of quota [Rule 108(8)]]

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4-2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

273. Rev K R J Meshoe (ACDP) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the management of the SA Police Service (SAPS) receives copies of lease agreements that the Department of Public Works negotiates on their behalf; if not, why not; if so,

(2) whether the SAPS declines or amends the specified lease agreements if they do not agree with the terms and conditions; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW312E

REPLY:

(1) No. Since 2007 SAPS has continuously requested the Department of Public Works (DPW) to provide relevant documentation in relation to lease agreements but to no avail.

(2) As I said in my oral replies in the NA, I expect SAPS to engage with DPW and address this matter in full to ensure that we take more responsibility.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 272

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

272. Mr G D Schneemann (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) What criteria were used to determine which members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) were promoted from (a) warrant officer to lieutenant and (b) captain to major under the free promotion;

(2) what (a) number of SAPS members were promoted and (b) was the role of provincial commissioners in determining which SAPS members should be promoted?

NW307E

REPLY:

(1) The following criteria, which were negotiated in the SSSBC as per Agreement 2/2011, were used to determine the promotion of members:

(a) Warrant Officer to Lieutenant

· Representivity; the representivity guidelines and number of posts be the baseline for the filling of the posts, provided that in the case of the same race group only, male members may supplement the shortfall of female members.

· Qualification; at least a NQF 4/equivalent qualification.

· Seniority; the most senior members (as on 30 June 2010) per each race group:

· Limited to the number of posts per each race group;

· Provided that the number of years service in the rank of Warrant Officer may, in the case of male members not be less than 8 years service in the rank of Warrant Officer and in the case of female members not be less than 5 years service in the rank of Warrant Officer;

· To differentiate between members with the same number of years service in the rank of Warrant Officer and of the same race and gender, preference be given to members with the most years of service in the Service/Public Service;

· To differentiate between members of the same seniority and race and gender, preference be given to members with NQF 6 and higher qualifications.

· Uninterrupted service in the Service; a minimum of one year uninterrupted service in the Service on the level of Warrant Officer as on 30 June 2010.

· Performance; at least an annual rating of satisfactory for the 2009/2010 PEP performance assessment cycle.

· Suitability; suitability for promotion to function effectively at the next higher level which may be affected by any convictions/pending cases- criminal and/or departmental.

· Transferability; be willing to be transferred to a vacant post identified by the relevant Provincial/Divisional Commissioner.

(b) Captain to Major

· Qualification; at least a NQF 4/equivalent qualification.

· Seniority; the most senior members (as on 30 June 2010) per each race group:

· Limited to the number of posts per each race group;

· Provided that the number of years service in the rank of Captain may not be less than 8 years service in the rank of Captain;

· To differentiate between members with the same number of years service in the rank of Captain and of the same race and gender, preference be given to members with the most years of service in the Service/Public Service;

· To differentiate between members of the same seniority and race and gender, preference be given to members with NQF 6 and higher qualifications.

· Uninterrupted service in the Service; a minimum of one year uninterrupted service in the Service on the level of Captain as on 30 June 2010.

· Performance; at least an annual rating of satisfactory for the 2009/2010 PEP performance assessment cycle.

· Suitability; suitability for promotion to function effectively at the next higher level which may be affected by any convictions/pending cases- criminal and/or departmental.

· Transferability; be willing to be transferred to a vacant post identified by the relevant Provincial/Divisional Commissioner.

(2) (a) A total of 5209 members were promoted.

(b) The criteria for promotion was discussed and mandated by the National Management Forum, of which Provincial Commissioners form part of. Members were indentified at National level in terms of the criteria and their promotion was conditionally approved by the National Commissioner and the Provincial Commissioners determined the suitability and placement of the members. The promotions only became effective upon confirmation from the relevant Provincial Commissioner that the members qualified and were suitable for promotion.

I also want to inform the member that the Civilian Secretariat for Police together with the HRD of SAPS is currently auditing all promotions to ensure that the processes were properly followed.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 268

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

268. Mr G D Schneemann (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

What steps is the SA Police Service taking to prevent attacks on foreigners and their properties?

NW296E

REPLY:

The Division Crime Intelligence is on an ongoing basis monitoring threats against foreign nationals. Where information regarding possible planned actions as well as the identity of instigators comes to attention, operational units are accordingly informed to ensure that the necessary proactive measures are put in place.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 267

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

267. Mr G D Schneemann (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

What (a) is the aim and objective of the National Police Day and (b) motivated the 2012 approach of holding the Police Day in provinces and not as a national event as in the past?

NW295E

REPLY:

(a) The aim of the National Police Day is to give recognition to the services rendered by SAPS members and to honour members who have paid with their lives to serve and protect the people of South Africa.

The police management embraces the holding of the event which was sanctioned by the Cabinet that declared 27^th January as National Police Day. This is a significant way of recognising police work as a duty for the brave or the selfless call to serve and protect.

(b) The processes of monitoring and evaluation of the celebration of Police Day was sanctioned by the National Commissioner and the steering committee was established which developed a Master Plan and different options were presented to management for approval. In a shared view by the top management of the South African Police Service (SAPS), it was resolved that the observance of the Police Day in 2012 be confined in the provinces. The decision to hold this year's commemoration has been influenced in the main by the following factors:

· Festive season operations that were still underway;

· To provide feedback to SAPS members and the civil society on police performance in line with Batho Pele principles;

· The adopted theme: Squeezing crime to zero through human capital investment, sought to ensure that the wellbeing of all employees is enhanced - through inter alia, encouraging a healthy lifestyle, increased fitness levels and the utilization of Employee Assistance Programme;

· To institutionalize the National Police day as avehicle to recognize and enhance policing in a democratic South Africa;

· It was a necessity to display the expansion of the fleet acquired within the provinces. The acquisition is deemed to be key as it would assist specialized units such as Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in the long run.

From time to time the approach on the holding of the Police Day celebrations will be decided upon or reviewed by the police management.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 266[ê14] [Question submitted for oral reply now placed for written reply because in excess of quota [Rule 108(8)]]

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 FEBRUARY 2012 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 4-2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

266. Mr G D Schneemann (ANC) to ask the Minister of` Police:

(1) What (a) is the role of the cluster system and (b) are the (i) powers and (ii) functions associated with it;

(2) whether he intends to review the cluster system; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW294E

REPLY:

(1)(a) The South African Police Service adopted a strategy to strengthen police stations by providing more resources, leadership and management competencies to improve and accelerate service delivery to the community. In order to accomplish this, a restructuring strategy was developed and implemented, with the focus being on:

- Aligning organizational structures in-line with the restructuring strategy; for example by re-determining the levels of police stations.

- Reducing duplication of roles and functions in the organization.

- Migration of National, Provincial and Area personnel to police stations to increase general capacity, leadership and management competencies.

The restructuring strategy however led to a gap being created between provincial and station leadership. In order to address this, a cluster system was developed which resulted in smaller manageable operational clusters being identified and established. The established cluster offices therefore represent the Provincial Commissioner and provincial management at ground level.

The role of each cluster office is to strategically coordinate operational crime combating and investigation efforts of police stations within that cluster. This also includes verifying that planned crime combating actions or investigations are executed as agreed to with Station Commanders. Furthermore, each cluster office must also ensure that each police station is in compliance with national and provincial prescripts in the execution of their duties.

(1)(b)(i) Each cluster office consists of a Cluster Commander, a Visible Policing Coordinator, a Detective Coordinator and support personnel to assist with the execution of their functions. A Cluster Commander has the powers to oversee, coordinate and/or direct all operational functions being executed within that cluster. This does not mean that Station Commanders are bereft of any authority; it simply means that the Cluster Commander, where required, can pool resources from stations to address identified operational problems which cross station boundaries.

The Cluster Commander and officials from the cluster office also have the powers to conduct inspections at police stations within the cluster to ensure that police officials are adhering to organisational prescripts. This can range from inspecting dockets or registers to physically observing and assessing personnel in the execution of official duties.

(1)(b)(ii) The functions associated with the cluster system are focused purely on the execution of operational priorities of the Service. There are currently sufficient checks and balances within the SAPS to ensure proper execution of support priorities.

Some of the major functions associated with the cluster system are:

- Monitoring levels of crime and analysing crime trends at cluster level as well as at police station level.

- Coordinating and directing crime combating actions to address identified crime priorities. This includes monitoring the daily deployment of operational personnel.

- Dealing with major events and/or disasters.

- Ensuring the creation and effective management of partnerships at a cluster level.

- Conducting of inspections at police stations to ensure that basic policing practices are being executed in accordance with organisational prescripts. Examples of this include observing parade inspections, inspecting registers within the Client Service Centre, inspecting holding facilities, inspecting the SAPS 13 Store, etc.

- Ensuring prompt response to and attendance of complaints.

- Inspecting dockets to verify that investigations are being conducted effectively, that guidance is provided to detectives and that feedback is provided to complainants.

- Ensuring attendance of and compliance with crime scene management prescripts.

- Ensuring timeous submission and collection of exhibits or evidence.

- Monitoring of detective performance in relation to organisational performance indicators, for example detection rates.

- Initiating corrective action where non-compliance to Service prescripts is detected.

The mentioned functions are an indication of the responsibilities of personnel associated with the cluster office. A management framework has been developed and implemented which gives detailed guidance to cluster personnel in the execution of their duties. The mentioned management framework also extends the same detailed guidance to management at police station level to ensure an integrated approach is followed in the execution of policing priorities.

(2) There is currently no intention to review the cluster system. The reason for this is that it is seen as the only viable system to effectively deal with command and control from a top level, in this instance from provincial management, down to ground level. Secondly, the Service has put a lot of effort in developing and implementing a management framework which will support the effectiveness of the cluster system. Implementation of this management framework was initiated during the 2011/2012 financial year, and it is expected that full implementation will be completed during the coming financial year. Preliminary results indicate that where the management framework is implemented, service delivery at the relevant stations and clusters is improving.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 250

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

250. Mr A Watson (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether regular inspections of police stations are conducted in the (a) Thembisile Hani Local Municipality and (b) the J S Maroka Local Municipality in Mpumalanga; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the findings of inspections that have been conducted in (i) 2009, (ii) 2010 and (iii) 2011?

NW272E

REPLY:

Siyabuswa police station falls within the district of Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. The station has been inspected by SAPS for 2009, 2010 and 2011. 2009

Kwaggafontein, Tweefontein and Kwa-Mahlanga police stations fall within the district of J S Maroka Local Municipality. The stations have been inspected by SAPS for 2009, 2010 and 2011.

The Civilian Secretariat for Police has also conducted station visits as has the Portfolio Committee.

I will be meeting with SAPS management to discuss all the findings raised in all station visits and will only then comment on the findings

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 249

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 06 March 2012

249. Mr A Watson (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) (a) How many (i) police stations have been newly constructed, (ii) expansions of existing police stations have been completed and (iii) police stations have been in full service in Mpumalanga since 2009 and (b) where are they located;

(2) (a) how many (i) new and (ii) expansion projects are currently under way and (b) where are they located;

(3) whether any new projects to construct new or expand existing police stations are being planned for the next five years; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW271E

REPLY:

(1)(a)(i) The following three (3) police stations have been newly constructed and completed: Mbuzini Police Station near Komatipoort, Hazyview Police Station in Hazyview and Pienaar Police Station near Nelspruit in the Kanyamazane Area.

(1)(a)(ii) No expansions of existing police stations have been completed.

(1)(a)(iii) Eighty six police stations have been in full service in Mpumalanga since 2009.

(1)(b) Attached please find the police station name list for Mpumalanga Province.

(2)(a)(i) There are no new police station projects currently under way although there is a project for the re-establishment of the Tweefontein Police Station on the existing site under way.

(2)(a)(ii) There are no expansion projects currently under way.

(2)(b) The construction of the re-established Tweefontein Police Station on the existing site is located in Kwamhlanga.

(3) Yes, a total of twelve projects to construct new or expand existing police stations are planned as per the Strategic Plan of the South African Police Service up until 2015 which are as follows:

2013/2014 Financial year

Busbuckridge Police Station (Newly Re-established)

Hazyview Living quarters (New, forming part of phase 2 of the original project)

2014/2015 Financial year

Mmametlake Police Station (Re-established)

Grootvlei Police Station (Re-established)

Siyathemba (Balfour) Police Station (Re-established)

Masoyi Police Station (Re-established)

Wesselton (Ermelo) Police Station (New)

Marite Police Station (New)

Kwamhlushwa Police Station (New)

Don Donald Police Station (New)

Driefontein Police Station (New)

Punguthsha Police Station (New)

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 219

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

219. Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he intends to launch an investigation into the reasons for the delay in arresting the person accused of raping and attempting to murder a seven-year-old girl (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what are relevant details?

NW239E

REPLY:

The reasons for the delay in arresting the person because of the following:

It is alleged that on 20 November 2011 about 02:00 the mother of the victim had left home to attend a party. She left behind her two children, 7 years old and 5 years old and she further locked the dwelling. Sometime later an unknown person broke into the dwelling. When she returned, she discovered that the 7 year old was bleeding at the throat and she also noticed a slit wound. Due to the nature of the injuries the victim was unable to speak. The mother rushed her to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital where she was admitted.

At that stage the identity of the perpetrator was unknown and the focus was on the medical treatment of the victim. The mother opened a case of attempted murder on 23 November 2011 some three days later. However, Lieutenant Manaka of FCS Katlehong requested the doctor to conduct examination for the possibility of rape. The doctor subsequently confirmed that there was evidence of sexual penetration. A month later the victim was in the position to speak and a statement was obtained from her whereby she revealed the identity of the perpetrator who happened to be her mother's ex-boyfriend.

Many endeavours were made to apprehend the perpetrator but, by

All ports are issued and equipped with cellular telephones especially the commanders, in larger ports with larger personnel cellular telephones are also issued to section commanders.

There are a total of 989 vehicles allocated to the ports, this includes 4x4's, 2x4's, buses, motor bikes and sedan vehicles.

Vehicles are not specifically issued or allocated to senior personnel, however where there are members qualifying for the scheme of Senior Management Structure (SMS), vehicles are purchased by individual members in accordance to that scheme.

All ports have telephone land lines.

The performance statistics of narcotics per financial are currently being compiled and will be submitted to the member.

Reply received: May 2012

QUESTION NO 177

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 2 May 2012

177. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) (a) How many billboards were used in the recent SA Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop Campaign, (b) for how long were they hired and (c) what were the costs of the (i) design, (ii) print, (iii) installation and (iv) hire of these billboards;

(2) whether the artwork for the billboards were approved by senior SAPS management; if not, why not; if so, why were the management unable to correct the incorrect Crime Stop number before being printed on these boards;

(3) whether any steps were taken to rectify the number on these boards; if not, why not; if so, what (a) steps and (b) were the costs involved;

(4) whether any measures have been implemented to prevent such an oversight to recur; if not, why not; if so, what measures?

NW194E

REPLY:

(1)(a) 58 Billboards were commissioned in respect of wanted persons communication drive as part of the safer festive season campaign for 2011/2012.

(1)(b) Billboards were hired for a period of two months and were to be flighted until 7 March on negotiated added value to maximize campaign exposure.

(1)(c) The total cost for the billboards was R740 000 all inclusive.

(2) The most critical aspect of the billboard campaign, mainly the visual elements of the creative concept with faces of the wanted persons, was approved by the management of the SAPS.

(3) When the incorrect publication of the Crime Stop number came to the attention of the SAPS steps were taken to rectify the number. The service provider was approached for this purpose, but due to the fact that the campaign life span was over already it was not regarded as cost effective to re-print the number.

(4) Compensation in the form of creative concepts at no cost to the SAPS for the next campaign to follow has been granted. Secondly, stringent measures will be put in place in future to ensure that a mishap like this one is avoided at all costs. The SAPS would like to apologize to the general public for the inconvenience that may have been caused by the incorrect publication of the Crime Stop number.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 176

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 06 March 2012

176. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether any evidence linking crime syndicates with (a) politicians and (b) officials have been destroyed (details furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, why?

NW193E

REPLY:

Reply to question 176 approved by the Minister

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 142

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 19 March 2012

142. Mr L Ramatlakane (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether any persons have been found to have manipulated crime statistics (a) in the 2010-11 financial year and (b) during the period 1 April 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available in order to show a downward crime trend to indicate that the station crime prevention strategy had been successful; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i)(aa) how many and (bb) how many in each province, (ii) which provinces have been affected by the specified manipulation of statistics, (iii)(aa) how many of the specified cases have been investigated and (bb) what was the outcome of each specified case, (iv) what disciplinary measures have been put in place in each case, (v) what number of (aa) officers have been found guilty, (bb) criminal cases of defeating justice were opened and (cc) persons were (aaa) convicted and (bbb) acquitted?

NW156E

REPLY:

There is a process underway to look at the entire Crime Statistics process (including manipulation and the report will be submitted to me in April 2012).

The Civilian Secretariat for Police and SAPS HRD are also auditing all disciplinary process in SAPS and as I stated in my oral replies to questions, this report will be submitted to me by end March 2012.

QUESTION NO 126

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 06 March 2012

126. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:

How many (a) successful prosecutions did the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) have since its inception and (b) Hawks members have been investigated on allegations of corruption?

NW135E

REPLY:

The information required to formulate an accurate reply to Question 126, requires more time than is allocated, as the information is not readily available and has to be sourced from the provinces as well.

We will only be able to reply to Question 126 once the information becomes available.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 125

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 06 March 2012

125. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he intends to recover the legal costs incurred by the SA Police Service on behalf of a certain person (name furnished) in relation to the court trials in which he had been found guilty of corruption; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how and (b) what are the further relevant details?

NW134E

REPLY:

The department is currently consulting and getting legal advice on this matter.

Reply received: May 2012

QUESTION NO 177

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 2 May 2012

177. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(3) whether any steps were taken to rectify the number on these boards; if not, why not; if so, what (a) steps and (b) were the costs involved;

(4) whether any measures have been implemented to prevent such an oversight to recur; if not, why not; if so, what measures?

NW194E

REPLY:

(1)(a) 58 Billboards were commissioned in respect of wanted persons communication drive as part of the safer festive season campaign for 2011/2012.

(1)(b) Billboards were hired for a period of two months and were to be flighted until 7 March on negotiated added value to maximize campaign exposure.

(1)(c) The total cost for the billboards was R740 000 all inclusive.

(2) The most critical aspect of the billboard campaign, mainly the visual elements of the creative concept with faces of the wanted persons, was approved by the management of the SAPS.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 106

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 1- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 06 March 2012

106. Mr P van Dalen (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) What (a) progress has the SA Police Service made with regard to the implementation of the Second-hand Goods Act, Act 6 of 2009, and (b) is the new full implementation date;

(2) whether all the police stations are (a) mobilised and (b) capacitated to start implementing the Act; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) how many second-hand goods licences were issued in each province (a) in the (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09, (iii) 2009-10 and (iv) 2010-11 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;

(4) whether there is a data base of (a) legal and (b) illegal scrap yards; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(5) whether he is considering to allocate a crime code to copper and metal theft; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW115E

REPLY:

(1)(a) As part of the 1^st phase of implementation, certain sections of the Second-Hand Goods Act, 2009 (Act No 6 of 2009) (hereafter referred to as "the Act"), have been put into operation as from 13 December 2011 and 16 January 2012. These sections provide for, among others, accreditation of Second-Hand Goods Dealers' Associations and also regulate suspicious transactions as well as the possession, acquisition and disposal of controlled metal cable (eg. copper) with a burnt cover. A national structure has also been established to deal with the control of second-hand goods.

(b) The full implementation of the Act is now be finalized based on the following:

- The promulgation of the outstanding Regulation for Dealers and Recyclers which is to be finalized by April 2012

- The training of Designated Second-Hand Goods Police Officers will be conducted after the promulgation of the above mentioned regulations; and

(2) In light of the fact that the Act is not yet in operation, police stations will be (a) mobilized and (b) capacitated to start implementing the Act as part of the 2^nd phase of implementation.

(3) The answering of this question is dependent on information at Police Station level. The required information will be obtained from the various Provincial Commissioners, consolidated and provided to the honourable Member of Parliament, as soon as possible.

(4) No data-base of (a) legal and (b) illegal scrap yards exists under the current Second-Hand Goods Act, 1955 (Act No 23 of 1955). The Second-Hand Goods Act, 2009 (Act No 6 of 2009) however, facilitates the establishment of a centralized second-hand goods data-base which will be implemented as part of the 2^nd phase of implementation.

(5) No. The purpose of a crime code is to describe a specific offence for example, Theft General, Burglary at Business Premises, Burglary at Residential Premises, Theft out of Motor Vehicle, Truck Hijacking etc. The theft of non-ferrous metals can occur as a result of any of the above mentioned offences (and more). The allocation of a specific crime code for the theft of non-ferrous metals will therefore not be necessary as it is already covered by the existing crime codes.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 82

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 1- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 06 March 2012

82. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

How many owners of licensed firearms were (a) charged and (b) convicted in the (i) 2006-07, (ii) 2007-08, (iii) 2008-09, (iv) 2009-10, (v) 2010-11 financial years for using their licensed firearms in perpetrating a crime?

NW89E

REPLY:

(i) During 2006-07, 3014 accused were charged and 521 were convicted.

(ii) During 2007-08, 3175 accused were charged and 563 were convicted.

(iii) During 2008-09, 2956 accused were charged and 562 were convicted.

(iv) During 2009-10, 3267 accused were charged and 706 were convicted.

(v) During 2010-11, 2832 accused were charged and 409 were convicted.

Reply received: March 2012

QUESTION NO 4

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 FEBRUARY 2012

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 1- 2012)

Date reply submitted: 06 March 2012

4. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether any investigation has taken place into alleged statements made on Facebook (details furnished) by a certain person (name furnished) who is employed in the forensic department of the SA Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

NW5E

REPLY:

Yes, a departmental investigation was conducted and the member's action / statement was found to be in contravention of the South African Police Service's Disciplinary Regulations and the Code of Conduct. The member's suspension from the service pending the finalization of the disciplinary proceedings is considered.

I do not make statement on every matter and will not be making a statement on this issue.

2012-03-31

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